Republican candidate Donald Trump is set to assume the U.S. presidency once more, having achieved 277 electoral votes in the latest results. Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, garnered 226 electoral votes. From the start, Trump maintained a steady lead in the race.
Though results from key swing states were close, Trump ultimately emerged victorious. His confidence in winning the election was clear from the beginning, and he delivered as anticipated. With this victory, all eyes are now on the start of Trump’s second term, often dubbed “Trump 2.0.”
Second Term as President
Crossing the 270-vote threshold with his 277 electoral votes, Trump also won 67,204,711 popular votes, setting him up to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Having previously served as President, Trump is now poised to return for a second term.
Kamala Harris fell short by 44 electoral votes of the winning mark. Despite a strong push towards the end, Trump’s dominance in swing states ultimately sealed Harris’s defeat.
Throughout the election, Trump’s momentum was steady, though there was a brief pause around 230 votes. Kamala Harris quickly closed the gap, mounting strong competition as she reached 226 votes. Despite her tally of 62,303,005 popular votes, Trump’s rapid final surge clinched his re-election.